John Young
April 5, 1940 - December 18, 2013
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| Uncle Johnny circa 1940s |
I have written more than once about my dear Uncle Johnny in England.
I am the eldest of his nieces (and nephews) and he always made me feel special.
I am the eldest of his nieces (and nephews) and he always made me feel special.
He visited Wisconsin more than a few times, and was last in the U.S. two
years ago for Aunty Margaret and Uncle Dick's fiftieth wedding anniversary.
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| Brothers, Richard and John circa 1990s |
I learned that he was seriously ill about 18 months ago, and had spoken with
him via Skype (a true blessing), and letters in the past year. I enjoyed seeing his
and Aunt Annette's faces as we had our chats, and regret that I hadn't phoned
them more often. Who among us ever knows just how much time we have with
our loved ones? I'm glad that I was able to have the time with him that I did.
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| Uncle Johnny, Aunt Annette, Aunty Margaret and Uncle Dick 1990s |
Thankfully, Aunty Margaret and Uncle Dick spoke frequently with them,
and I was able to have nearly daily updates. I knew he'd been hospitalized
and had returned home. We prayed for healing for him every single day.
Sadly, that was not to be. My aunt called me on December 19th to let me
know that Uncle John had passed overnight. I told her that I already knew.
I'd awakened overnight because I'd felt his passing.
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| Uncle Johnny 1990s at our home in Wisconsin |
Uncle John's funeral was yesterday. His brother (my Uncle Dick) and
Aunty Margaret flew to England during the awful weekend storms to be
there to pay tribute to our loved one. I do know that his earthly remains
were transported, like royalty, via horse-drawn carriage to the funeral chapel.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Annette;
his mother's (my Nanny's) sister, Aunty Margaret (Sr.);
his brother. Richard and sister-in-law. Margaret;
his children (Dawn and Denis), their spouses and children;
his stepchildren, who he loved and considered his own;
nieces and nephews in America and England;
and more family members in England.
his mother's (my Nanny's) sister, Aunty Margaret (Sr.);
his brother. Richard and sister-in-law. Margaret;
his children (Dawn and Denis), their spouses and children;
his stepchildren, who he loved and considered his own;
nieces and nephews in America and England;
and more family members in England.
I mean no disrespect by not naming them all. I just don't know the full extent of
his family. I do know that he will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.
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Heaven has a new angel and Earth is poorer for it.
PS. Tag will be back next week with more antics and adventures.
